Sandip Roy

Sandip Roy is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Global Cyber Research Institute at Texas A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT (2003), following degrees from MIT (M.S., 2000) and the University of Illinois (B.S., 1998). His research focuses on cyber-physical systems, security, infrastructure network control, and network dynamics, with applications to power grids, microgrids, and critical infrastructure resilience. He leads the Global Cyber Research Institute, advancing interdisciplinary cyber-physical system research.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, MIT, 2003
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, MIT, 2000
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1998

Research Highlights:

• Develops control and security frameworks for cyber-physical systems, including power grids and microgrids.
• Advances network dynamics and resilience, with work on small-signal stability, controllability, and attack mitigation.
• Explores data-driven modeling in domains like agriculture, healthcare, and transportation.
• Pioneers compressed state representations for efficient system analysis.

Impact:

• Publications span interdisciplinary topics, from blockchain in IoT to bioprinting and mental health analytics.
• Engages in strategic initiatives like the Global Cyber Research Institute to address societal challenges through cyber-physical systems innovation.